Best The Village School For Girls Podcasts (2024)

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EP 212: Hormones to an Evolutionary Biologist - Menopause, Endometriosis, and Grandmothering with Natalie Dinsdale 1:02:12

10h ago1:02:12

1:02:12

In this episode, Natalie and Kimberly dive deep into the choose your own hormone phenomenon. They discuss an evolutionary biologist;s perspective of individual vs. group think when it comes to women’s health, the connections between hormones and reproductive health issues like endometriosis and PCOS, as well as the evolutionary case for grandmother…

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Ep 32: Coming Back From the Brink of Closure, with George Taylor 28:12

4d ago28:12

28:12

This week we chat with George Taylor of Colehill Cricket Club in Dorset, as he shares the dramatic story of the club. He relays how complaints from neighbours left the club staring at the prospect of closure, before a subsequent social media and crowdfunding campaign not only saved Colehill CC, but has seen it go on to scale new heights subsequentl…

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Ep 31: Batting Simulation Technology, with Runish Gudhka 37:34

21d ago37:34

37:34

In this week’s pod, we speak with Co-founder & CEO at Batfast Sports, Runish Gudhka. Runish explains how high quality, adaptable batting simulation technology can now be available at your local club. He discusses how it is no longer necessary to have to emply a bowler or someone to feed a bowling machine in order for a batter to hit plenty of balls…

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Ep 30: Providing State School opportunities via the MCC Foundation, with Adam Davidson 24:47

1M ago24:47

24:47

This week we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Adam Davidson, Regional Programme Manager for the MCC Foundation. Adam tells us all about the programme, how it is tailored to provide free training and development opportunities for the selected state school cricketers across the country, how particpants can get involved, and some of the ups…

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Episode 211: Travel, Tourism, and Home in a “Post-Pandemic” World with Chris Christou 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

In this episode, Kimberly and Chris dive deep into the impact of travel on their lives and the consequences of tourism in places they call home. As two world travelers, who have each spent a decade living abroad, Kimberly and Chris consider what they have learned about home, hospitality, and culture from places far from the lands they were raised. …

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Ep 29: Cricket Club Culture & People, with John Oates 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

This week we’re pleased to bring you a conversation with John Oates focussing on best practice around the commercial and marketing areas within cricket. John is the man behind Get Sport Support, a business tailored towards professional and community sports set-ups, and our conversation touches on everything from selling sponsorship and memberships,…

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Episode 210: Restore Your Core, Healing Journeys, and Mothering Teens with Lauren Ohayon 57:03

2M ago57:03

57:03

In this episode, Kimberly and Lauren discuss her teaching journey, which led to the restorative exercise techniques Lauren offers in the women’s health field. As a lifelong mover, Lauren went through several different yoga trainings and anatomical frameworks to arrive at a simple truth: there isn’t a right or wrong, good or bad when it comes to und…

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Ep 28: Building a Village Club Community, with David Jaques 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

This week we welcome David Jaques, a genuine ‘lifer’ down at Capel Cricket Club in the Dorking area of Surrey, to share insights into how he’s helped play a key part in creating a community centric cricket club in a village context, against a backdrop where so many others have struggled. We hear how he has learned to harness local influencers, to m…

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Episode 209: The Journey to Becoming a Village Auntie and Girls Group Facilitator with Johannah Reimer 50:17

2M ago50:17

50:17

With fellow educator and Orphan Wisdom Scholar Johannah Reimer, Kimberly discusses Johannah’s long cultivated journey with Girl Groups that work on collective rites of passage. They explore the difference between weekend and longer form rites of passage processes for girls crossing the threshold to adolescence and womanhood, as well as ways to de-e…

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Year 7 - What's this all about? 21:10

2M ago21:10

21:10

#008 - Welcome back to ‘It takes a Village’ the podcast from The Village School For Girls in Belsize Park north-west London. This is the podcast to let you find out more about the school by hearing from staff, pupils, parents and others from the school community. Summary In this conversation, Cora Riley-Bolsom, Deputy Head of The Village School for…

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EP 208: Wild Mothering, Elder Mothers, and Mothering the Mothers with Tami Lynn Kent 48:05

2M ago48:05

48:05

In this episode, Kimberly discusses wild mothering, elder mothers, and mothering from our centers with Tami Lynn Kent, returned special guest, women’s health healer, elder mother, and teacher of previous Jaguar classes. We discuss how to remain in true relationship with the feminine, unlearning how we’ve embodied patriarchy, and living and motherin…

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EP 207: Finding Enjoyment and Service through Movement, Fitness, and Exercise with Ajaye of The Project PT 59:02

2M ago59:02

59:02

In this episode, Kimerberly interviews Ajaye, the founder of The Project PT, a fitness center creating major social change in the community of Oxford, England. They discuss Kimberly’s experience at the gym, similarities of fitness culture in the U.S. and U.K. and how it is intimidating to many kinds of people interested in exercise. They also discu…

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Ep 27: Digital Raffle Funding, with David Gray 22:11

3M ago22:11

22:11

This week we delve deeper into fundraising for cricket clubs, and in particular how digital raffle platforms specifically tailored towards sports clubs can prove extremely time efficient whilst also generating a regular source of club income. We speak with David Gray, Business Development Director at Play Fund Win, in order to find out more… Enjoy …

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Ep 26: Engaging via Backyard Cricket, with Alex Smith 21:33

3M ago21:33

21:33

We delve into new areas this week, via a conversation with Alex Smith, one of the co-founders of Backyard Cricket England. We hear how the burgeoning backyard cricketing scene in Australia proved the inspiration for a UK equivalent, the resultant Backyard Ashes series, and how the ‘jumpers for goalposts’ spirit of this form of the game can make for…

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Ep 25: Expanding Midweek Participation, with Matt Camp 35:33

4M ago35:33

35:33

This week we speak with Matt Camp, the creator of Slam Cricket, a competition originating in the South of England out of the need to plug a gap in participation. Back in 2018, Matt was savvy enough to recognise that people’s time was at more of a premium than ever before, making all day recreational cricket at weekends an unworkable proposition for…

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EP 206: Brooklyn Book Doctor, the Book Proposal Academy, and Tending to the Voice Within with Joelle Hann 58:18

4M ago58:18

58:18

In this episode, Kimberly and Joelle discuss the joys, challenges, and complexities of writing a book and publishing. They met when Kimberly was pitching “The Fourth Trimester” and have connected ever since. Kimberly discusses her journey as an author in relation to her other work previous three books. They also discuss self-publishing, traditional…

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Ep 24: Levelling the Playing Field for Girls, with Patrick William-Powlett 25:33

4M ago25:33

25:33

This week we chat with Patrick William-Powlett, chair at South Shields Cricket Club. We hear how Patrick has empowered club coaches to provide an abundance of hardball opportunities for juniors regardless of gender, and in particular how South Shields CC have pro-actively energised their girls section, whilst simultaneously nurturing relationships …

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EP 205: Apprenticing the Web - Mothering, Co-Parenting, and Love as Our Compass with Kendra Cunov 1:08:10

4M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Summary In this episode, friends Kimberly and Kendra share their experiences and insights around mothering and the complex webs of care in non-traditional family structures. They discuss the beauty and challenges of single parenting, parenting young children while dating, forming new care structures, and navigating professional roles while motherin…

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Ep 23: Lessons from Women & Girls’ Hockey, with Will Cooper & Georgie Wood 43:52

4M ago43:52

43:52

This week we change lanes somewhat, in exploring what lessons might be learned for cricket coaches from the field of women and girls’ hockey. To do so, we take inspiration from Georgie Wood and Will Cooper, who are captain and coach for the Reigate Priory 1st XI hockey team. We discuss similarities in approach with our own sport, how women’s hockey…

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Ep 22: Energising Wheelchair Cricket, with Russ Carter 28:33

5M ago28:33

28:33

Russ Carter is a man who wears many hats, including that of coach, player and cricket equipment business owner. However it’s in his role at the forefront of the development of wheelchair cricket that we focus on for this episode, as Russ explains how becoming a wheelchair user himself led to his immersion into the expansion and enjoyment of cricket…

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EP 204: A Council on Matrimony with Stephen Jenkinson 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

With special guest host Stephen Jenkinson, Kimberly and Stephen consult with three engaged couples and an unmarried woman to wonder aloud about the institution of marriage. Stephen describes his experience, when he was asked to marry several couples, how he did his homework. What does it mean to approach matrimony as something other than a predicta…

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EP 203: Reflections on a Wedding Ceremony 1:22:30

5M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

In this episode, you hear reflections on Kimberly’s wedding, just weeks out from the event in Salvador, Brazil. With guest host/podcast producer/cousin, Jackson Kroopf, you will hear Kimberly sit with all of the proceedings: from spiritual preparation to rehearsal to ceremony to celebration. What does it mean to be married in the traditions of a sp…

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Ep 21: Inspirational Cricket in Czechia, with Chris Pearce 37:20

5M ago37:20

37:20

This week we have the pleasure of a conversation with Chris Pearce to share with you. Chris runs the Kriketová Akademie in Czechia, and provides a truly fascinating insight into the challenges of energising a minority sport in a country where cricket goes largely unseen. Chris’ energy and passion are evident throughout, as he provides a masterclass…

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Ep 20: Saving Money whilst Sourcing Funding, with Tom Bailey 29:40

6M ago29:40

29:40

This week we speak with Tom Bailey, chair, committee member, player and volunteer at his hometown club, Clitheroe CC. However its in his role as a director at TJB Sports & Community that we delve into the detail; because theirs is a business providing expertise and advice for sports clubs looking to save money and become more efficient. And which c…

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Ep 19: Digitally Managing Your Cricket Club, with Scott McKechnie 28:25

6M ago28:25

28:25

For our first episode of the new year we speak with Scott McKechnie, skipper and committee member at Dartford Cricket Club, former international wicketkeeper for Hong Kong and founder & CEO at PLAI Sport. Scott has devised an app that is designed to manage your cricket club’s affairs, generating more engagement and income, whilst taking less of you…

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Meet the Head, it's Kirstie Hampshire! 19:47

6M ago19:47

19:47

#007 - Welcome back to ‘It takes a Village’ the podcast from The Village School For Girls in Belsize Park north-west London. This is the podcast to let you find out more about the school by hearing from staff, pupils, parents and others from the school community. Today's episode is a great one, we're meeting the Head. It's Kirstie Hampshire! Websit…

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Ep 18: Expanding Participation through Friendlies, with Andy James and Ben Whitehouse 40:47

7M ago40:47

40:47

Have you ever considered how many potential casual cricketers are not catered for by regular, competitive, club match play? Andy James and Ben Whitehouse from the Friendly Cricket Collective certainly have, and they set about doing something about it in the Bristol area. Latent players both, they managed to build a sufficiently warm, welcoming and …

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Ep 17: A Supercharged Approach to Schools, with Jim Clarke 29:54

8M ago29:54

29:54

Ever wanted to properly connect local schools to your cricket club? Then this is the podcast for you! This week our conversation is with Jim Clarke, Cricket Development Officer at Winchmore Hill Cricket Club. Suffice to say, Jim takes a pro-active approach to schools engagement to a whole new level, and the clubs that have been lucky enough to bene…

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Ep 16: An Environmental Focus to Benefit Your Cricket Club, with Bob Peirce 26:09

8M ago26:09

26:09

We veer into new territory this week via a conversation with Bob Peirce from Sidcup Cricket Club. Bob is the driving force behind many of the sports club’s environmentally focussed activities, from improving the aesthetics of the playing and surrounding areas, to dramatically reducing energy costs and driving efficiency through a range of endeavour…

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EP 202: Death Doulas and Green Burials with Bodhi Be 46:10

9M ago46:10

46:10

In this episode, Kimberly and Bodhi discuss his work as a death doula at Doorway Into Light, Hawaii’s only nonprofit green funeral home and educational resource center, The Death Store. They discuss what green burials and ocean burials are and how they are more generous and sustainable to the planet than modern burial practices. They also discuss h…

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Ep 15: Making the Club the Heartbeat of the Community, with Rich Feist 36:21

9M ago36:21

36:21

We’re excited to share this week’s conversation with Rich Feist, the long-time member and now chair at Merstham Cricket Club, as he explains the extraordinary breadth of the club’s reach across the local community. He shares a tremendous wealth of insight and inspiration in equal measure, relaying how the club has been involved in local schools, ch…

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EP 201: Informed Pregnancy and Evidence Based Birth and Bodywork with Dr. Elliot Berlin 34:46

9M ago34:46

34:46

In this episode, Kimberly and Dr. Elliot Berlin discuss his informed pregnancy focused chiropractic work. He explains noticing a rise in out of hospital births post-pandemic as well as an increase in hospital restrictions and inductions in hospital births. He discusses various causes of breech positions, his chiropractic approaches to breech babies…

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Ep 14: Maximising Digital Platforms, with John Fuller 41:26

9M ago41:26

41:26

This week we chat with John Fuller, the man behind cricketyorkshire.com, an editorial website covering grassroots and club cricket in the Yorkshire region. With many years’ experience also on club committees and as a player as well as having created and run his own online presence, John is intriguingly placed to share his expertise in regards to th…

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EP 200: "Birth Control" - Maternal Agency, Education, and Systems of Perinatal Care with Allison Yarrow 1:05:15

9M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

In this conversation, journalist Allison Yarrow and Kimberly discuss Allison's new book “Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood.” They go in depth about the culture and systems of perinatal birth care. They explore Allison’s extensive research around the differences between home birth care and hospital birth care, and go into dep…

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EP 199: Activate Your Inner Jaguar - Feminine Sexuality and Spirituality 40:38

9M ago40:38

40:38

In this episode, podcast producer Jackson Kroopf interviews Kimberly about her upcoming course "Activate Your Inner Jaguar - Feminine Sexuality and Spirituality" that begins October 17th. Kimberly describes the nine year evolution of the course, tracing its foundations and considering the ways her ongoing somatic and spiritual work continues to ser…

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